Paramount Fine Foods Centre, 5500 Rose Cherry Pl, Mississauga ON L4Z 4B6
July 15 – 22, 2020
Event Description
The Canadian Open is Canada’s most prestigious chess tournament in terms of breath and depth of tournament participants, prize fund, opportunities for norm, national support and overall quality of tournament organization. Key tournament highlights include the following:
- A total of five sections by rating, with opportunities for norm in the Master section
- FIDE and CFC Rated in all sections
- Skill level of players range from Grand Masters (GM) to Novices
- Guaranteed cash prize fund minimum of $20,000 (Note: Prize fund may be higher based on registrations and available sponsorships. Prize fund will be updated to reflect any changes)
Sections
There are five (5) sections in this tournament, by rating:
Entry Fees
*Early Bird Registration
- Master $250 | U2200 $225 | U2000 $225 | U1800 $200 | U1600 & Unrated $175
- March 2, 2020 Deadline
Regular Registration
- Master $300 | U2200 $250 | U2000 $250 | U1800 $225 | U1600 & Unrated $200
- April 6th 2020 Deadline
Late Registration
- Master $325 | U2200 $275 | U2000 $275 | U1800 $250 | U1600 & Unrated $225
- June 1st 2020 Deadline
Super Late Registration
- Master $375 | U2200 $325 | U2000 $325 | U1800 $300 | U1600 & Unrated $275
- After June 1st 2020
FREE Entry for IM’s and GM’s so long as registration is received on or before April 6, 2020. FM’s get a $20 discount code (Email info@elevatemychess.com with your name and CFC or FIDE ID to get code) so long as registration is received on or before April 6, 2020. After April 6, all players pay regular registration fees in force.
*In addition to the low EARLY BIRD Entry fees, we have the following additional EARLY BIRD Registration incentives for participants:
- The first 100 Registrants get a FREE 2020 Canadian Open T-Shirt (Valued at $20 each).
- The first 25 Registrants who book to stay in any one of our partner hotels will enter for a draw to win one or two FREE Nights at the hotel for a future stay. See details in the hotel section below.
Registration closes on June 30, 2020.
For any registration requests coming after this date, minimum registration fee is $425. In addition, a surcharge will be levied and a half-point bye in Round 1 may be given at the sole discretion of the organizer.
Players need to have a valid CFC, FQE or FIDE membership or purchase it (CFC or FQE) prior to the start of the tournament.
For a list of registered players for this event, click on the link below:
Schedule
- July 15, 2020 – 11:00 AM – Blitz Tournament – $30 pre-registration or $45 on site (Venue: PFFC)
- July 15, 2020 – 6:00 PM – Welcome Cocktail + Casual Chess + Simultaneous Chess with GM (Venue: TBD)
- July 16, 2020 – 10:00 AM – Special Event TBD
- July 16, 2020 – 6:00 PM – Round 1 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 17, 2020 – 6:00 PM – Round 2 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 18, 2020 – 10:00 AM – Special Event TBD
- July 18, 2020 – 3:00 PM – Round 3 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 19, 2020 – 10:00 AM – Round 4 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 19, 2020 – 6:00 PM – Round 5 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 20, 2020 – 10:00 AM – Special Event TBD
- July 20, 2020 – 3:00 PM – Round 6 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 21, 2020 – 10:00 AM – Round 7 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 21, 2020 – 6:00 PM – Round 8 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 22, 2020 – 10:00 AM – Round 9 (Venue: PFFC)
- July 22, 2020 – 3:00 PM – Prize Ceremony (Venue: PFFC)
- July 22, 2020 – 6:00 PM – After event Party & Cocktail + Casual Chess (Venue: TBD)
*Note: Schedule is subject to change. Changes will be reflected here and communicated via our weekly Newsletter.
Time Control/ Format/Byes
90 min / end + 30 second increment starting with Move 1 in all sections.
Format: Regular Swiss, Nine (9) rounds.
Byes:
A player can request up to three (3) half-point byes in any of the first four (4) rounds of the tournament if the player indicates byes during registration or notifies the organizer in writing before July 10, 2020. Any “byes” requested after July 10, and especially during the tournament, will be zero points.
Chief Arbiter
TBD
Rules and Regulations
For detailed rules and regulations for this event.
Refund Policy
There will be NO refunds after June 1, 2020. Prior to this date, full refund less a 5% administrative charge will be provided following a written notification to the organizer by email. At the sole discretion of the organizer, consideration for 100% credit can be provided on a case by case basis after June 1, 2020. Credits are valid for one year from the date of issuance and can only be applied to future events organized or managed by Elevate My Chess Canada Inc., or its affiliated chess clubs.
Withdrawals
If a player wishes to withdraw from the tournament, the player has to communicate this request to an arbiter in writing no later than during the preceding round. Once pairings for the new round are made and published, they will not be changed. Any belated “withdrawal” request will result in a forfeit of the game for which the player has already been paired. The CFC may, in its sole discretion, rate such forfeited games.
Forfeit Time
If a player doesn’t arrive at his/her chessboard 60 minutes (i.e., one hour) after the start of a round, the player’s game will be forfeited, the result “0F” will be entered, and the player will not be paired for subsequent rounds.
Hotels & Accommodation
Accommodation is available at a Special Rates for Canadian Open Registrants at any of our partner hotels. See details below on how to make reservation and get the special rates.
Note: We’re working with the hotels and our partners to provide FREE Bus Shuttle to and from the hotels to the Tournament Venue. More details on this will be provided in the coming weeks.
Food: There will be a variety of food available at the tournament venue. We’re still working with our partners to finalize this. More information on this will also be communicated closer to the event.
Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale
Hotel Address: 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 2L3
CYCC Room Rates: Single – $159; Double – $159; Triple – $159; Quad – $159
Shuttle: Hotel provides Shuttle from Toronto Pearson Airport to the Hotel (Contact hotel or check their website for Shuttle Schedule)
Facilities: Restaurants/Bar, Parking, Meeting Spaces, Fitness Room, Waterslide, Swimming pool. See website for details on hotel facilities
Reservation: Directly with the hotel at 1-905-821-1981. Indicate you are with 2020 CYCC/CO to get the Special Rates; Online through hotel website https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/hilton-mississauga-meadowvale-YYZMOHH/index.html, use booking code XXX to get CYCC Special Rates
Cut-Off Date: To get the Special Rate, reservation must be made by 5:00 PM local time on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. CYCC Special Rate is not guaranteed after this date.
Early Bird Booking Incentive: The first 25 participants to book reservation will be entered into a draw to win a FREE One Night Stay with Parking at the hotel (Gift Certificate is valued at $300). This Gift Certificate for the FREE stay can only be redeemed after the 2020 CYCC and CO events.
Hotel Website: https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/hilton-mississauga-meadowvale-YYZMOHH/index.html
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
Hotel Address: 801 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
CYCC Room Rates: Single – $159; Double – $159; Triple – $179; Quad – $199
Shuttle: Hotel provides Shuttle from Toronto Pearson Airport to the Hotel (Contact hotel or check their website for Shuttle Schedule)
Facilities: Restaurants/Bar, Parking, Meeting Spaces, Fitness Center, Heated Swimming pool. See website for details on hotel facilities
Reservation: Directly with Sheraton Reservations at 1-866-932-7058. Indicate you are with 2020 CYCC/CO to get CYCC Special Rates; Online through hotel website https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzds-sheraton-toronto-airport-hotel-and-conference-centre/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2, use booking code XXX to get CYCC Special Rates
Cut-Off Date: To get the CYCC Special Rate, reservation must be made by 5:00 PM local time on Friday, May 15, 2020. CYCC Special Rate is not guaranteed after this date.
Early Bird Booking Incentive: The first 25 participants to book reservation will be entered into a draw to win a FREE One Night Stay with Parking at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel (Gift Certificate is valued at $300). This Gift Certificate for the FREE stay can only be redeemed after the 2020 CYCC and CO events.
DoubleTree By Hilton Toronto Airport West
Hotel Address: 5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L4W 2L2
CYCC Room Rates: Single – $159; Double – $159;
Shuttle: Hotel provides Shuttle from Toronto Pearson Airport to the Hotel (Contact hotel or check their website for Shuttle Schedule)
Facilities: Restaurants/Bar, Parking, Meeting Spaces, Fitness Room, Swimming pool. See website for details on hotel facilities
Reservation: Directly with the hotel at 1-800-774-1500 or 1-905-624-1144. Indicate you are with 2020 Canadian Open in July to get the Special Rates; Online through hotel website https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/dt/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=YTOAWDT&spec_plan=CDTCYC&arrival=20200710&departure=20200724&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Cut-Off Date: To get the Special Rate, reservation must be made by 5:00 PM local time on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. CYCC Special Rate is not guaranteed after this date.
Early Bird Booking Incentive: The first 25 participants to book reservation will be entered into a draw to win a FREE One Night Stay with Parking at the hotel (Gift Certificate is valued at $300). This Gift Certificate for the FREE stay can only be redeemed after the 2020 CYCC and CO events.
Sandman Signature Hotel Mississauga
Hotel Address: 5400 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON
Room Rates: $159 for Two Queen Suites, King Suites or Kitchen Upgraded Suites. Special rate of $109 available for Two Suites. Contact hotel for this special rate and availability.
Shuttle: Hotel provides Complimentary Shuttle to and from Toronto Pearson Airport (Contact hotel or check their website for Shuttle Schedule)
Facilities: Swimming pool & Water Slides, Restaurants/Bar, Parking, Meeting Spaces, Gym. See website for details on hotel facilities
Reservation: By telephone at 1-800-SANDMAN or 905-238-0159. You must quote Group Code 262894 to get this Special Rates.
Cut-Off Date: To get the CYCC Special Rate, reservation must be made by Wednesday, June 10, 2020. This Special Rate is not guaranteed after this date.
Early Bird Booking Incentive: The first 25 participants to book reservation will be entered into a draw to win a FREE One Night Stay at the Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel. The FREE stay can only be redeemed after the 2020 CYCC and CO events.
Hotel Website: https://www.sandmanhotels.com/locations/ontario/mississauga/hotels/signature-mississauga-zmis